Papagayo Fishing – ‘Bahamas Boat’

Papagayo Fishing is located in the community of Playas del Coco, 30 minutes away from the Liberia International Airport. This is a small community of commercial fishermen in the Gulf of Papagayo and it is close to the most popular hotels on the Northwest of Costa Rica Guanacaste.

Captain Jose Mendez has been fishing for more than 18 years and offers full day and half day trips every day of the week. His two sons also run the boats and are captains, and so is his older brother. They all take turns in being ‘the captain’ – you can’t go wrong fishing with Mendez family.

Captain Jose owns the “Bahamas,” a 25’ Mako center console that can carry up to 5 anglers. She comes with a 150 HP Yamaha 4-stroke engine, top-notch marine electronics and safety gear, and an enclosed toilet in the console of the boat.

The vessel also features everything you can think of when it comes to fishing gadgets – from outriggers and downriggers to a fighting chair, a live bait tank, Tuna tubes, and two ice-chest (one for the catch and one for the customers to use).

The vessel is perfect for inshore fishing for species such as Roosterfish, but it can also take you up to 10 miles offshore in pursuit of Mahi Mahi and Sailfish. The other species you can target are Tuna, Snapper, Kingfish, Amberjack, Grouper, and many others.

All the needed gear will be provided, including top professional tackle by Shimano, lures, and live bait (when available). Snacks and drinks are also provided free of charge on all trips, in addition to lunch being available on full-day trips. Licenses and catch cleaning are also complementary. The captain can even arrange a pickup service by boat at your hotel.

What else can you ask for a perfect Costa Rican adventure?



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    $500
    On this 4-hour charter, you'll be fishing in the area of Papagayo Gulf for inshore species and also have the chance to go 4 or 6 miles away from inshore, depending the weather conditions, in search of Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna and there are possibilities of catching some Sailfish, also you will have the chance to try for Roosterfish.
  • Private trip
    3/4 day
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    $650
    On this trip, you have 2 more hours than half day, so more options to go few miles away from the shore in search of yellowfin tunas, mahi mahi and also the chance to do fishing on inshore for roosterfish.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    $750
    This 8-hour trip will take you fishing in the Gulf of Papagayo, focusing on Sailfish and Roosterfish. You will have the chance to catch your own fish with the spinning rod in front of the boat while the crew is looking for Roosterfish.
There is 1 person looking at this charter.

FAQs about Papagayo Fishing – ‘Bahamas Boat’

Papagayo Fishing – ‘Bahamas Boat’ offers the following trips to customers:
  • $500 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • $650 per group - 3/4 day (6 hours)
  • $750 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Papagayo Fishing – ‘Bahamas Boat’, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Enclosed, in the console of the boat
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment Available upon request
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box 1 for the catch, 1 for the customers to use

Trips booked with Papagayo Fishing – ‘Bahamas Boat’ include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (Sandwiches, cookies, fruit)
  • Drinks (Water, soft drinks)
  • First Mate (Works for tips, usually 20%)
  • Fishing License
  • Lunch (On full-day trips only)

Papagayo Fishing – ‘Bahamas Boat’ offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing

Papagayo Fishing – ‘Bahamas Boat’ offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Handline
  • Spearfishing (Need to be experienced!)

Top targeted fish species with Papagayo Fishing – ‘Bahamas Boat’ include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

About the Charter Operator

Papagayo Fishing
Coco, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
1 Fishing Report
37 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since September 2015
We are located in the Gulf of Papagayo, our location is Playas del Coco at only 25 minutes away from Liberia Airport; Daniel Oduber in Guanacaste. We do fishing charters for Full-day, 3/4-day, and half-day, our fishing excursion starts in the morning at 7:30 am; our Captains and mates have vast experience, and different methods in Deep sea and inshore fishing to put you on fish. Our fishing techniques are Troulling for Sailfish, marlin, mahi-mahi, wahoo and yellowfin tuna; on inshore, we do Rooster fishing, bottom fishing, jigging, bait casting and spinning with light tackle. Also, we do afternoon fishing charters, and can pick you up at your hotel beach starting at 1:00pm, or, earlier if that is possible! You might also bring your own fishing tackle as well!

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Roosterfish Roosterfish

Boat specs

Mako Rebuilt (Center console) originally built in 2010, and restored in 2015. Powered by a 150HP Yamaha 4-stroke engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 28 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Handline
Spearfishing
Need to be experienced!

Amenities

Toilet
Enclosed, in the console of the boat
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Available upon request
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Sandwiches, cookies, fruit
Drinks
Water, soft drinks
First Mate
Works for tips, usually 20%
Fishing License
Lunch
On full-day trips only

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
No min. age, 2 child-size life jackets available
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
We release: Roosterfish, sailfish, marlin, cubera.

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

Coco Fishing Calendar

Loading Fish Calendar!
Please Wait...

Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 26 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (30)
Great time
Great time
Half Day Trip Jan 17, 2023
+27
Angler Rating
20
4
0
0
2
Anglers Claimed
Good experience
87%
Friendly captain
92%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Catch intended fish
58%
Sort By:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 26 reviews
Damian I.
Benicia, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on January 25, 2023
Captain Genaro and his deck hand Jeremy were fantastic. They totally added to our experience. They spoke great english which...
Damian I. recommends Papagayo Fishing – ‘Bahamas Boat’
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Damian I. recommends Papagayo Fishing – ‘Bahamas Boat’
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Cameron L.
Santa Cruz, Costa Rica
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day in Bahamas boat

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on March 3, 2023
Equipment and crew were great. Beautiful scenery, comfortable ride. Our guides did everything possible to put us on the big...
Cameron L. recommends Papagayo Fishing – ‘Bahamas Boat’
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Cameron L. recommends Papagayo Fishing – ‘Bahamas Boat’
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Jeff M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on May 9, 2023
Very nice crew.  Kids had great time even during slow time after fullmoon
Jeff M. recommends Papagayo Fishing – ‘Bahamas Boat’
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Papagayo Fishing Charter Operator replied

Marco L.
CORP CHRISTI, TX
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Times!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 8, 2022
My family and I went on a half day fishing trip with Captain Mendez’s two sons as guides.  They picked us up right in front...
Marco L. recommends Papagayo Fishing – ‘Bahamas Boat’
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Papagayo Fishing Charter Operator replied

Gabriel C.
Laguna Beach, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day before storm

VERIFIED   3/4 day on July 1, 2022
Had a great half day fishing. Boat and crew really good. We knew we were taking a chance as the weather wasn’t great but...
Gabriel C. recommends Papagayo Fishing – ‘Bahamas Boat’
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Gabriel C. recommends Papagayo Fishing – ‘Bahamas Boat’
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful